About Me

I have served the City of Isanti as Mayor since 2007. We have accomplished great things together and I look forward to building on our success. United, we move forward to a better future. You may contact me at 763-442-8749 or e-mail me at george@georgewimmer.com. My website is www.georgewimmer.com

Monday, May 20, 2013

Our Press Release Regarding Last nights Train Accident

The
Isanti Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a
north bound BNSF train within the City. The incident occurred south of
Main St. approximately a 1000 feet.

BNSF
employees observed something laying between the rails and performed an
emergency stop procedure. The train did pass over the object between the
rails, which was a person. The person was identified as Chad Rolstad of
Isanti.

Officers
from Isanti Police Department initially responded and rendered medical care to
Mr. Rolstad along with Isanti Fire District. Medical helicopters were not
able to fly due to weather, the victim was transported by Allina Ambulance to
Mercy Hospital and is listed in critical condition.